Patricia
Ann "Patsy" Schwarz
Submitters Name: John P. Schwarz
MERCEDES, TEXAS - Patricia A. "Patsy" Whitefield Schwarz, who was born
on November 24, 1934 in Corpus Christi, Texas went to be with lord on
February 6, 1999 at the age of 64 years. A longtime resident of the
Valley. She was married on August 22, 1959 and has resided in Mercedes
for 40 years. Mrs. Schwarz graduated from Southwestern University in
Georgetown, Texas where she majored in music. She was a school teacher
all her life, beginning in Corpus Christi in the 1950's and continuing
in Mercedes for many years where she also taught Piano. She was a
member of the P.E.O., Mercedes Music Club and the Delta Delta Delta
Alumni. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Weslaco, where
she participated in the Bell Choir and assisted with The Children's
Music Ministry. Patricia Schwarz was the daughter of Powell O.
Whitfield and Effie Elizabeth Hendricks, and she had a twin sister:
Billie Joan Ross, all of whom have predeceased her. She is survived by
her husband, Jack D. Schwarz, and their children: Debra L. Thomas
(Jeff); John P. Schwarz (Jacqueline); Laura A. McCutchen (Chuck);
Arthur R. "Randy" Schwarz (Angela); and Donald S. Schwarz. She also had
nine grandchildren who were the joy of her life: Lesley A. Thomas,
Scott A. Thomas, Cara R. Thomas, Jarrett V. Schwarz, Jillienne M.
Schwarz, Janelle A. Schwarz, Logan W. McCutchen, Catherine E. Schwarz,
and Rebecca L. Schwarz. She also leaves many beloved nieces, nephews,
and close friends, as well as the many students whose lives she
touched. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 7, 1999 at the Mc
Caleb Funeral Home in Weslaco from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Funeral Services
for Mrs. Schwarz will be held on Monday, February 8, 1999 at 11:00 AM
at The First Baptist Church of Weslaco, with David B. Eaton, III
Associate Pastor officiating and Mary Jane Schwarz providing the music.
Interment will follow at Ebony Grove Cemetery in Mercedes. Pallbearers
will be Kirk Schwarz, R.L. Weatherford, Benny Cherry, Joe Molina, Gary
Schwarz, and Charles Armstrong. Steve Freeman and Usvaldo Ascencio were
selected as alternates.
Jack
Donald Schwarz
Submitters Name: John P. Schwarz
MERCEDES, TX — Jack Donald Schwarz, 68, a lifelong
farmer and resident of Mercedes, passed away January 4, 2003 at Valley
Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.
Jack was born March 12, 1934 in Mercedes, TX to Arthur E. and Billie
Irene Schwarz. Jack attended and graduated from Mercedes High School in
1952 and in 1956 graduated from Baylor University with a B.B.A. Degree.
After graduating college he served his country in the United States Air
Force where he attained the rank of 2nd Lieutinant. Jack was very
dedicated to his community, he served on the Mercedes I.S.D. School
Board from 1968 to 1974, Past Rio Grande Valley Live Stock Show
President and Manager, Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Mercedes
and was voted Man of the Year in 1973 for the City of Mercedes.
Jack is survived by his children, Debra Thomas (Jeff) of Mesa, Arizona,
John P. Schwarz (Jacquie) of Conroe, TX, Laura A. McCutchen (Chuck) of
Mercedes, TX, Arthur (Randy) Schwarz of Conroe, TX and Donald Schwarz
of Mercedes, TX, and ten grandchildren, Lesley Hedrick (Chris), Scott
Thomas, Cara Thomas, Jarrett Schwarz, Jillienne Schwarz, Janelle
Schwarz, Logan McCutchen, Patricia McCutchen, Catherine Schwarz and
Rebecca Schwarz. Also surviving is a brother, Robert L. Schwarz (Bette
Lu) of Mission, TX; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Patricia A. Schwarz in 1999 and his parents, Arthur
Edgar and Billie Irene McCaslin Schwarz.
Funeral services will be held today, Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at 10
a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Weslaco with the Reverend David B.
Eaton, III and Reverend Dr. Jonathon Becker as the officiants and Mary
Jane Schwarz will be providing the music for the service. Interment
will follow at Ebony Grove Cemetery in Mercedes. Serving as pallbearers
will be William C. Ross, III, Jarrett V. Schwarz, William A. Schwarz,
Steve Freeman, Mike England, and Roger Van Burkleo. Serving as honorary
pallbearers will be Robert L. Schwarz, Robert L. Schwarz, II, William
C. (Chap) Ross, IV, Kirk Schwarz, Carroll Lloyd Schwarz, Walt Waters,
Charles Bertholf and Tom Mason.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McCaleb Funeral Home in
Weslaco.
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